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PH - Switcher PT-1

PH - Switcher PT-1

Veterans StaffingPhiladelphia, PA, US
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Title

Reference # : P25-270788-1 Responsible for the movement of trailers to and from the unload / load doors and throughout the yard. May also be responsible for the physical loading, unloading and / or sorting of packages by hand, including lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying and placing, in a safe and efficient manner.

Essential Functions :

  • Performs trailer switches defined as hooking and moving a parked trailer from the yard to a load / unload door or hooking and moving a trailer from a door to the yard.
  • Communicates with management and / or central control to coordinate trailer movements in the yard.
  • Documents trailer moves using the Yard Management System (where available) or switcher cards.
  • Performs pre- and post-trip inspections on switcher equipment.
  • Understands and demonstrates effective yard switching safety processes and procedures.

In addition to the above essential functions, switchers may also be required to perform package handler essential functions as follows :

  • Utilizes "hand-to-surface" methods for all package handling.
  • Loads and unloads packages onto or from delivery vehicles, trailers, conveyor system carts and load gratings.
  • Lifts, carries, pushes and pulls packages on a continuous and repetitive basis for approximate shifts of two to four hours.
  • Determines the appropriate conveyor system by scanning packages, reading labels and charts, verifying numbers and memorizing information and sorts packages accordingly.

    • Minimum Education : None required

    Minimum Experience : No experience required; six (6) months of experience as a package handler or switching / CDL operator experience preferred.

    Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

  • Must have a valid driver's license and maintain a Department of Transportation (DOT) file.
  • Ability to understand and follow instruction regarding work duties and safety methods.
  • Ability to discern numbers and information in order to sort packages correctly.
  • Ability to use basic tools and equipment such as skate wheel rollers, dock carts, hand-held scanners, chutes and unloading devices.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment.

    • Job Conditions :

  • May work in hot and cold temperatures
  • May work in an environment with fumes
  • May work in an area with loud noise

    • Preferred Qualifications :

    Pay Transparency : Pay : Additional Details : 3 Positions- Preload Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets / Disability. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws : Know Your Rights E-Verify Program Participant : Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only). Please click below to learn more about the E-Verify program : E-Verify Notice Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish) EOE, including disability / VETs

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